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Harmeier Family History

Harmeier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harmeyer, Harrier, Harmer, Warmbier, Hagemeier, Homeier, Parmeter

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Where is the Harmeier family from?

You can see how Harmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harmeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Harmeier families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Harmeier's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Harmeier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harmeier. 25% of Harmeier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Harmeier women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harmeier were Dentist and Housekeeping.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Dentist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeping
    34%

What Harmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Harmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harmeier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 124 immigration records available for the last name Harmeier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Harmeier. For the veterans among your Harmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harmeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Harmeier in 1962 was 92, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harmeier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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